Starting with the basics of drawing still lifes, landscapes, figures, and portraits, this book further engages the art student with such challenging studies as figures in action, symbolism in portraits, and imaginary landscapes. Taking examples from works by some of the world's most respected artists—redrawn in black and white—as well as anatomical studies and specific examples drawn for the book, Barrington Barber explains how to portray the tactile qualities of objects, capture dynamic figure poses, frame a landscape to best effect, and create a portrait step by step.